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BL06 TNO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,013 mi
Last recorded68,013 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 TNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 68,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both fronts (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 65,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate inscure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 65,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 62,734 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,644 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,981 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 55,075 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 55,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement of bar in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,675 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,650 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,579 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 51,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened under sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened under sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,261 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,786 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 29,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,108 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,668 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 14,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 10,927 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 10,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BL06 TNO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL06 TNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL06 TNO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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